CHAPTER 5:

BASIC PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS

Multiple Choice:
1.

Entering and editing text can be done most efficiently using a:

A. spreadsheet.
B. desktop publishing program.
C. typewriter.
D. word processing program.

Answer: D
2.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

Difficulty: Easy

The common term pronounced wizzy-wig stands for:

A. what you see is what you get.
B. what you see works in great ways.
C. WYSWWIG.
D. WZZYWIG.

Answer: A
3.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

Difficulty: Easy

To have a page number and chapter title appear at the bottom of every page, create a:
A. header.
B. footer.
C. footnote.
D. heading at the bottom of the page.

Answer: B

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

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4.

What is the term for how words will appear on a page?

A. Typeface
B. Point size
C. Character formatting
D. Text formatting

Answer: D
5.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

Difficulty: Moderate

The alignment of text on a line is referred to as:

A. spacing.
B. alignment.
C. justification.
D. margin alignment.

Answer: C
6.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

Difficulty: Moderate

When both margins are straight and smooth, the document contains:
A. left justification.
B. full alignment.
C. full justification.
D. right justification.

Answer: C
7.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

Difficulty: Easy

Documents converted to ___________ can be published to the Web.

A. a .doc file
B. HTML
C. http
D. machine language

Answer: B

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

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8.

Characters displayed on a monitor or printed on paper are simply:

A. a row of straight lines.
B. dots of light.
C. a collection of dots.
D. made by a laser.

Answer: C
9.

Reference: How It Works: 5.1 Font Technology

Difficulty: Moderate

The two primary companies developing OpenType font formats are Microsoft and:
A. Intel.
B. IBM.
C. Hewlett-Packard.
D. Adobe.

Answer: D
10.

Reference: How It Works: 5.1 Font Technology

Difficulty: Challenging

Where are downloadable fonts stored?

A. In the printer
B. In the computer system
C. On CD
D. On a HP CD

Answer: B
11.

Reference: How It Works: 5.1 Font Technology

Difficulty: Moderate

What type of font looks fine on a monitor but is not smooth when printed?
A. Bitmapped font
B. Downloadable
C. Scalable
D. Unscalable

Answer: A

Reference: How It Works: 5.1 Font Technology

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12.

Printer fonts are stored in the:

A. RAM of the computer system.
B. ROM of the computer system.
C. RAM of the printer.
D. ROM of the printer.

Answer: D
13.

Reference: How It Works 5.1: Font Technology

Difficulty: Moderate

What may happen if a font resides in a printer and you take your document to another computer system?
A. The same printer font may not be available.
B. The font will be saved with the document.
C. The font cannot reside only in the printer.
D. Fonts are all the same on every printer.

Answer: A
14.

Reference: How It Works 5.1: Font Technology

Difficulty: Challenging

Advanced word processing features include all EXCEPT creation of:

A. alternate headers and footers.
B. columns.
C. detailed architectural drawings.
D. stylesheets.

Answer: C
15.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

Difficulty: Easy

If you type recieve instead of receive, ____________ will automatically change it.
A. autocorrect
B. autoedit
C. autooptions
D. a macro

Answer: A

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

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16.

To find a word to replace happiness, use the:

A. spelling checker.
B. dictionary.
C. autocorrect feature.
D. thesaurus.

Answer: D
17.

Reference: Digital References

Difficulty: Moderate

Digital References include all EXCEPT:

A. dictionaries.
B. atlases.
C. databases.
D. almanacs.

Answer: C
18.

Reference: Digital References

Difficulty: Easy

The errors in the sentence Their is a read house on this block would be caught by the:
A. spelling checker.
B. thesaurus.
C. autocorrect checker.
D. grammar and style checker.

Answer: D
19.

Reference: Grammar and Style Checkers

Difficulty: Easy

When someone receives a letter that appears to be personally addressed with customized paragraphs, yet
you know it was not generated individually, it probably came from a word processor with:
A. mail merge.
B. database capabilities.
C. merge and mail options.
D. the capability to combine word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Answer: A

Reference: Form-Letter Generators

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20.

Software designed to be used by several people simultaneously is known as:

A. shareware.
B. cluster software.
C. groupware.
D. group taskware.

Answer: C
21.

Reference: Collaborative Writing Tools

Difficulty: Moderate

What is essential for a computer to recognize handwriting?

A. Special recognition hardware
B. Sophisticated software
C. Recognition software
D. Track changes software

Answer: B
22.

Reference: Processing Handwritten Words

Difficulty: Easy

Speech-recognition software is most popular for:

A. people with physical limitations to use a keyboard.
B. doctors to input patient notes.
C. CEOs who then have less need for secretarial transcription.
D. PDA users.

Answer: A
23.

Reference: Processing Handwritten Words

Difficulty: Easy

The most professional software for publishing a book is:

A. desktop publishing software.
B. Word.
C. a database program.
D. PowerPoint.

Answer: A

Reference: What Is Desktop Publishing?

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24.

Potential source documents for desktop publishing include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. drawings.
B. articles.
C. photographs.
D. database folders.

Answer: D
25.

Reference: What Is Desktop Publishing?

Difficulty: Easy

Popular page-layout software includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A. QuarkXPress.
B. Adobe PageMaker.
C. PowerPoint.
D. Adobe InDesign.

Answer: C
26.

Reference: What Is Desktop Publishing?

Difficulty: Moderate

A ____________ is a professionally designed empty document that can be adapted to the users needs.
A. template
B. file
C. guide
D. user guide file

Answer: A
27.

Reference: What Is Desktop Publishing?

Difficulty: Easy

Most professional typesetters use a minimum of ____________ dpi for printing top-quality desktop
publishing work.
A. 600
B. 1,200
C. 1,800
D. 480x640

Answer: B

Reference: What Is Desktop Publishing?

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28.

All types of documents can be stored, viewed, and modified on a Mac or PC using:
A. Adobes PDF.
B. Adobes PageMaker.
C. Adobes InDesign.
D. Microsofts Word.

Answer: A
29.

Reference: Paperless Publishing and the Web

Difficulty: Moderate

Web pages are saved in ____________ format.

A. http://
B. HTML
C. DOC
D. URL

Answer: B
30.

Reference: Paperless Publishing and the Web

Difficulty: Easy

Common problems with Web publishing include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. access is still somewhat limited.
B. attracting people to the Web site.
C. copyright protection.
D. a Web site can be altered by anyone.

Answer: A
31.

Reference: Paperless Publishing and the Web

Difficulty: Moderate

A form of digital paper that looks and feels somewhat like real paper is known as:
A. an ebook.
B. epaper.
C. an electronic book.
D. esheet.

Answer: B

Reference: Electronic Books and Digital Paper

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32.

A budget for a business could best be created in a:

A. spreadsheet program.
B. word processing program.
C. desktop publishing program.
D. database program.

Answer: A
Reference: The Spreadsheet: Software for Simulation and Speculation
Difficulty: Easy
33.

What is the intersection of a column and a row on a worksheet called?

A. Column
B. Value
C. Address
D. Cell

Answer: D
34.

Reference: The Malleable Matrix

Difficulty: Easy

A1, C23, and BB20 are examples of:

A. worksheet addresses.
B. document cells.
C. database locators.
D. worksheet page numbers.

Answer: A
35.

Reference: The Malleable Matrix

Difficulty: Easy

=((C10+C11)/12)+D18) is an example of a:
A. function.
B. cell address.
C. formula.
D. value.

Answer: C

Reference: The Malleable Matrix

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36.

=SUM(B1:B8) is an example of a:
A. function.
B. cell address.
C. formula.
D. value.

Answer: A
37.

Reference: The Malleable Matrix

Difficulty: Easy

A reusable set of commands or steps saved by a user is called a:

A. macro.
B. template.
C. function.
D. relative reference.

Answer: A
38.

Reference: The Malleable Matrix

Difficulty: Moderate

Types of charts that can be created in a spreadsheet program include all EXCEPT a ____________ chart.
A. pie
B. scatter
C. bar
D. block

Answer: D
39.

Reference: Spreadsheet Graphics: From Digits to Drawings

Difficulty: Moderate

A popular accounting software program is:

A. Excel.
B. Access.
C. Quicken.
D. Adobes PDF.

Answer: C

Reference: Money Managers

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40.

In general, computer modeling is the use of computers to create:

A. clothing and accessories for sale over the Internet.
B. replicas of engineering drawings.
C. clay models for commercials.
D. abstract models.

Answer: D
Reference: Calculated Risks: Computer Modeling and Simulation
Difficulty: Moderate
41.

Learning how to fly a jet through use of a computer system is known as:
A. a computer simulation.
B. a realistic simulation captivation.
C. virtual reality.
D. computer virtual space.

Answer: A
42.

Reference: Computer Simulations: The Rewards

Difficulty: Easy

Computer simulations can create ____________, so a student can see and understand potential
relationships that are otherwise difficult or impossible to see.
A. virtualities
B. wizards
C. macros
D. visualizations

Answer: D
43.

Reference: Computer Simulations: The Rewards

Difficulty: Moderate

A realistic term that captures the idea that the information that comes out of a computer system is only as
good, accurate, and valid as the data that goes into it is known as:
A. WYSIWYG.
B. GIGI.
C. GIGO.
D. virtual reality.

Answer: C

Reference: GIGO Revisited

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44.

A computer agent is designed to ____________, as well as to respond to commands and notice user
patterns.
A. print information
B. access Internet databases
C. open necessary programs automatically
D. ask questions

Answer: D
45.

Reference: Inventing the Future: Truly Intelligent Agents

Difficulty: Moderate

What is probably being used when a user is guided through installing new software?
A. A wizard
B. An intuitive interactive software program
C. A bot
D. A macro

Answer: A
46.

Reference: Inventing the Future: Truly Intelligent Agents

Difficulty: Challenging

A potentially new development of a computer that is able to sense the emotional state of the user and
respond accordingly is known as:
A. affective computers.
B. effective use computing.
C. intuitive realism.
D. virtual reality.

Answer: A

Reference: Inventing the Future: Truly Intelligent Agents

Difficulty: Challenging

Fill in the Blank:

47.

The first step when starting a word processing project is to ____________ text.

Answer: enter
48.

Reference: Word Processors and Other Word Tools

Difficulty: Easy

The last step of a word processed document may be to ____________ the document after saving it.

Answer: print

Reference: Word Processors and Other Word Tools

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49.

Coaching or a help feature that walks a reader through a process step-by-step is known as a(n)
___________.

Answer: wizard
50.

Reference: What Is Desktop Publishing?

Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: What Is Desktop Publishing?

Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Electronic Books and Digital Paper

Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Electronic Books and Digital Paper

Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: The Spreadsheet: Software for Simulation and Speculation

A spreadsheet contains ____________ across and columns down.

Answer: rows
60.

Difficulty: Moderate

The best program to use to create an expense report and a bar chart is a(n) ____________.

Answer: spreadsheet
Difficulty: Easy
59.

Reference: Processing Words with Speech

Ebooks stands for ___________.

Answer: electronic books

58.

Difficulty: Moderate

A(n) ____________ is a handheld device that can contain anything from a news story to the Bible.

Answer: ebook
57.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

____________ are professionally designed documents included with a program.

Answer: Templates
56.

Difficulty: Moderate

The best software for producing a book or magazine is ____________ software.

Answer: desktop publishing

55.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

____________ software accepts a users voice as sound waves, interprets them into patterns, and displays
on the screen.

Answer: Speech-recognition
54.

Difficulty: Challenging

When the title of a book consistently appears at the top of every page, the user has invoked a(n)
____________.

Answer: header
53.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

If a word processed document is straight on the left margin but ragged on the right, it is ____________.

Answer: left-justified
52.

Difficulty: Moderate

Custom styles for various elements of a word processed document can be defined in ___________.

Answer: stylesheets
51.

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

Reference: The Malleable Matrix

Difficulty: Easy

A user needs to create a(n) ____________ when wanting to multiply the cost of a book by the quantity
desired.

Answer: formula

Reference: The Malleable Matrix

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61.

___________ in a spreadsheet, often text such as Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and Northwest District in the top
row and far left column, are meaningless to the computer, but useful for the reader.

Answer: Labels
62.

Reference: What If? Questions

Reference: Spreadsheet Graphics: From Digits to Drawings

GIGO stands for ___________.

Answer: garbage in, garbage out

Difficulty: Easy
66.

Reference: Calculated Risks: Computer Modeling and Simulation

When a user and a program react to one another within a modeling arena, it is known as a(n)
____________.

Answer: feedback loop

Difficulty: Moderate
68.

Reference: Working Wisdom: Eradicating Spreadsheet Errors

___________ uses computers to create abstract replicas of objects, organisms, and processes.

Answer: Modeling
Difficulty: Moderate
67.

Difficulty: Easy

If a user wants to show a trend or relationship over time in a graphical way, create a(n) ____________.

Answer: line chart

Difficulty: Moderate
65.

Reference: Screen Test: Creating a Worksheet with Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet programs are good at answering ____________ questions, for example If I receive a 76% in
the class, will it be a Pass or No Pass?

Answer: what if?

64.

Difficulty: Moderate

The ___________ can be used in Excel to help create a pie chart.

Answer: Chart Wizard

Difficulty: Moderate
63.

Reference: The Malleable Matrix

Reference: Calculated Risks: Computer Modeling and Simulation

A software robot that crawls around the Web to collect information is known as a(n) ___________.

Answer: bot
Difficulty: Moderate

Reference: Inventing the Future: Truly Intelligent Agents

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Matching:
69.

Match the following items to their names:

I.

VI.

VII.
II.
III.
V.

IV.

I.

A. Excel window

II.

B. Row

III.

C. Cell

IV.

D. Labels

V.

E. Function

VI.

F. Column

VII.

G. Values

Answers: F, B, C, E, A, D, G Reference: The Spreadsheet

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70.

Choose the order of steps that a user usually follows to work with a word processed document:
I.

Typically Step 1

A. Save document

II.

Typically Step 2

B. Edit text

III.

Typically Step 3

C. Format document

IV.

Typically Step 4

D. Print document

V.

Typically Step 5

E. Proofead document

VI.

Typically Step 6

F. Enter text

Answers: F, B, C, E, A, D

Reference: Word Processing Tools and Techniques

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Difficulty: Moderate